In this time of hunker down and stay at home as much as possible, most of us are shopping less often and spending more time in the kitchen. The old saying “When there’s in egg in the house there is … Read more
As we prepare to spend a bit more time at home, many of us will be planning our meals and how to cater from the fridge, pantry, freezer and perhaps a few things in the garden. I have just planted … Read more
Croatia has long been on my bucket list of tours so I am delighted to bring you this itinerary starting August 31st 2020. We will miss the peak summer crowds but still have some welcome heat on leaving the … Read more
Summertime is a great time to catch up with friends and family, the days are warm and long and it is ideal for entertaining. Over this time I try and keep the fridge, pantry and freezer stocked with things that … Read more
November is Random Act Of Sweetness month and there are lots of reasons for you to make/bake/create delicious parcels of sweetness and gift them. Aside from the fun and enormous feel good factor – whoever said it was better … Read more
While fermented foods were once the domain of alternative lifestylers, the bug is super catchy and is now finding its way into homes (and supermarkets) everywhere. From kimchi, kombucha, sour doughs, sauerkrauts and kefir, fermenting is the new buzz … Read more
The Yuzu is a citrus, although quite different to citrus that we are used to here in New Zealand. Looking a bit like a large bumpy mandarin they are anything but. Originally from Japan, the yuzu is a hybrid … Read more
Our no-bake slices are easily made and they are super popular. Think lolly cake, hedgehog slice, citrus slice and more. This Snickers Slice was passed on to me by a Swedish friend. Of course it is simple to make … Read more
With the days being hot enough to almost cook an egg on the patio, most of us are choosing to cook and eat outside in the evening cool rather than face the heat of the kitchen. With tongs in our … Read more
With long summer days ahead of us it is time to relax, unwind and enjoy some fabulous easy recipes that also have a little zing to make them interesting. This feature is brought to you by Valcom, makers of … Read more
Meat & Three – Kathy Paterson Kathy Paterson needs little introduction, originally a teacher at Cordon Bleu cooking school in London and Auckland, followed by running a highly successful catering business in Auckland, Kathy is now a prominent NZ … Read more
NZ Star Chef Nic Watt to host five-day food & wine event at Vomo Island Fiji Take an internationally renowned New Zealand chef-restaurateur with a passion for Asian flavours, a grand French Champagne house, exquisite New Zealand wines, and a … Read more
At this time of year I always have a glut of courgettes (zucchini) in the garden and some that magically seem turn to marrows overnight. While marrows can lose some of the … Read more
The flavours of SE Asia are popular and many of us like to cook Thai, Vietnamese etc… at home yet don’t have the space or inclination to buy loads of extra ingredients. What essential ingredients do you need to get … Read more
